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Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,233

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,903

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $17,000
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 145
2.0L I4 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Cargo net     49
Rear spoiler     385
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio     449
4-speed automatic     800
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 100
2.0L I4 906 906  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Cargo net     34
Rear spoiler     285
Fog lights     320
Satellite radio     359
4-speed automatic     760
Options (change) 4,600 2,800 2,563
Options (change) 3,971 2,441 2,083
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $37,520 $41,480 $20,233
Total Invoice $34,823 $38,534 $18,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,982
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$37,520$41,480$20,233
Adjustments for Features-5,320-8,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$32,945$20,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$34,823$38,534$18,903
Adjustments for Features-4,938-7,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,885$30,605$18,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,230$10,445$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,320$8,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,938-7,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in174.0 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested122589%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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